USTR Requests Comments for WTO Dispute Over South Korean Washers

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has requested public comments on the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute over U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties placed on South Korean large residential washers. The South Korean government said on Aug. 29 it wants to begin negotiations with the U.S. to resolve the dispute. If the parties don’t establish a compromise after a 60-day consultation period expires following the Aug. 29 date, the South Korean government may request a WTO panel to decide the case (see 13082912). Comments should be submitted to USTR by Oct. 11 via www.regulations.gov, docket number USTR-2013-0031, or by contacting Sandy McKinzy at (202) 395-9483.